Retreatments for Failed Root Canals in Beverly Hills, CA

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Retreatments for Failed Root Canals

Restoring Dental Health with a Gentle and Effective Approach

At Tabachnik Advanced Endodontics, we understand how frustrating and painful a failed root canal can be. If you’ve had a root canal that didn’t heal properly or continues to cause discomfort, a retreatment may be the solution. Our approach prioritizes your overall well-being using biocompatible materials, advanced cleaning techniques, and a focus on whole-body health. We aim to not only save your teeth but also promote long-term wellness.

You don’t have to live with the consequences of a failed root canal. With our endodontic retreatment, we can alleviate persistent pain, infection, and sensitivity. Schedule a consultation today to explore a safe and effective way to restore dental health.

Endodontic Retreatment Explained

Maintaining teeth restored with root canal therapy through diligent upkeep can ensure their longevity, yet complications like renewed pain or infection can surface over time. Whenever such problems arise, retreatment provides a viable solution. This follow-up procedure aims to alleviate discomfort and facilitate the tooth’s recovery. An assessment by a dental professional or endodontist is crucial if there is concern that a previously treated tooth needs further attention. 

There are a variety of reasons why your tooth may not heal correctly after initial treatment, including:

The occurrence of a new problem can also jeopardize a tooth that has already been treated, such as:

Benefits of Retreating a Failed Root Canal

If a previous root canal hasn’t healed correctly, retreatment can provide relief and prevent further complications. Here’s why it’s a smart choice:

Eliminates Infection Safely

An untreated root canal can lead to lingering bacteria and inflammation. Our effective approach thoroughly cleans the root canal system using antimicrobial, biocompatible solutions to reduce the risk of reinfection.

Preserves Your Tooth

Retreatment allows you to keep your teeth, maintaining a healthy smile and avoiding costly dental implants or bridges.

Supports Whole-Body Health

Poor oral health can impact overall well-being. Our methods focus on reducing toxins and inflammation, promoting better health beyond just your teeth.

Minimizes Pain and Discomfort

If a previous root canal has caused ongoing discomfort, retreatment can relieve pain by addressing the underlying cause using gentle, patient-focused techniques.

Prevents Future Dental Complications

Leaving a failed root canal untreated can lead to more serious issues like abscesses or bone loss. Retreatment helps prevent these risks and protects your long-term dental health.

What to Expect During a Root Canal Retreatment

If you need a retreatment, here’s a general outline of what the process involves:

Comprehensive Evaluation

Using advanced imaging, we identify the cause of failure after a thorough assessment. The endodontist will discuss your treatment options.

Removal of Old Root Canal Material

Should you and your dental specialist decide on a repeat root canal procedure, the specialist will need to enter the tooth again to reach the existing filling within the root canals. Often, this requires dismantling and taking out intricate dental work, such as crowns and support structures, which block the path to those root canals.

Disinfection

Following the removal of the canal filling, your endodontist will clean the canals and examine the inside of the tooth under magnification and illumination to determine if there are any additional canals or abnormal anatomy that require treatment. We use effective antimicrobial solutions to eliminate bacteria while preserving healthy tissue.

Gentle Re-Sealing

Following the cleaning of the canals, the endodontist will seal and fill the canals, placing a temporary filling in the tooth. Your endodontist may recommend endodontic surgery if the canals are unusually narrow or blocked.

Restoration

Your dentist will place a new crown or another restoration onto your tooth after your endodontist completes retreatment in order to protect and restore its full function.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Root Canal Retreatment?

Not everyone with a failed root canal needs retreatment, but you may be a good candidate if you experience:

Before and After Care Tips for Root Canal Retreatment

Before Your Appointment

After Your Appointment

Why Choose Tabachnik Advanced Endodontics for Root Canal Retreatment?

At Tabachnik Advanced Endodontics, we pride ourselves on offering patient-centered root canal retreatment with a focus on both oral and overall health. With more than 10 years of experience, we utilize body-friendly, biocompatible materials that ensure safe, effective, and long-lasting results. We are recognized for our high level of expertise and professionalism, offering personalized care for each patient.

We believe in treating every patient like a family member, taking the time to listen to their concerns and providing treatments tailored to their unique needs. We employ gentle techniques to minimize discomfort during the procedure. We consistently receive glowing testimonials and reviews from our patients, who praise our compassionate care and outstanding results.

Whether you’re struggling with a failed root canal or need expert retreatment, our knowledgeable team is here to help. 

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward optimal oral health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Saving your natural tooth whenever possible is the best course of action. Teeth that have been retreated can function for years, even a lifetime.

Technology continually changes the way root canals are performed, so your endodontist might use a new technique that wasn’t available when you had your first one. You may be able to resolve your problem with retreatment from your endodontist.

There is no guarantee with any dental or medical procedure. A discussion of your options and the chances of success will be conducted by your endodontist before retreatment begins.

Depending on the complexity of the procedure, the cost will vary. To accomplish the new procedure, your restoration and filling material may need to be removed . It may also be necessary for your endodontist to spend extra time looking for unusual canal anatomy. Therefore, you can expect retreatment to cost more than the initial endodontic treatment.

The cost of retreatment may be covered in part or in full by dental insurance, though some policies limit coverage to one procedure per tooth. Be sure to check with your employer or insurance company before retreating.

Endodontic surgery should be considered if nonsurgical retreatment is not possible. During this procedure, an incision is made to gain access to the root tip. As an alternative or in conjunction with retreatment, endodontic surgery may also be recommended. Endodontists will discuss treatment options with you and recommend the best action.

There is no other option other than extracting the tooth. Many times, the extracted tooth must then be replaced with an implant, bridge, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and to keep adjacent teeth from shifting. As these options require extensive surgery or dental procedures on adjacent healthy teeth, retreatment and restoration of a tooth is less time and cost consuming.

Saving your tooth has already been an investment. Choosing retreatment could result in a healthy, functioning tooth for many years to come.

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